Guwahati: The Cachar district administration has launched a ten-day awareness drive to strengthen women’s empowerment and ensure government schemes reach every part of Assam‘s district.
The drive has been jointly organised by the Department of Women and Child Development and the district administration. The campaign is being led by District Commissioner Mridul Yadav.
The programme opened with a review meeting at the district commissioner’s (DC ) office under the banner of Sankalp, Hub for Empowerment of Women (HEW).
A key focus of the meeting was Mission Shakti, the Government of India’s flagship scheme promoting women’s safety, dignity, and empowerment.
Officials from multiple departments, social welfare officers, coordinators, and institutional representatives took part, reflecting a push for stronger inter-departmental cooperation.
Deepa Das, Assistant Commissioner and in-charge District Social Welfare Officer, welcomed participants and stressed that women must be seen not only as beneficiaries of welfare schemes but also as active contributors to Cachar’s growth.
Bonani Bhattacharjee, District Mission Coordinator of Sankalp HEW, presented the ten-day action plan, which includes training sessions, awareness programmes, and access to institutional support.
Over the next ten days, the campaign will reach every block of the district through workshops, outreach sessions, and awareness drives.
It will highlight maternal and child health, girls’ education, livelihood opportunities through self-help groups, and strengthening safety mechanisms.
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The district administration stated that women’s empowerment in Cachar is a “measurable goal,” with the drive serving as a commitment to protect women’s rights and create opportunities for them to contribute to the district’s future.
